Method for desensitizing teeth
OwnerSamuel; S. Turesky, Jean L. Spencerinventors
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Abstract
A method for desensitizing teeth includes applying an effective amount of charged polymeric particles to the surface of the tooth.
Claims21
A method of desensitizing a hypersensitive tooth, comprising applying a dentrifice, an aqueous dispersion, or a paste containing an effective amount of charged polymeric particles to the surface of said tooth to cause desensitization of said tooth.
A method of desensitizing a hypersensitive tooth, said tooth comprising an exposed tubule in the dentin layer of said tooth, said method comprising applying to said surface of said tooth a dentrifice, an aqueous dispersion, or a past containing a sufficient amount of charged polymeric particles to block said tubule.
A method of treating a hypersensitive tooth, comprising applying a dentrifice, an aqueous dispersion, or a paste containing charged polymeric microspheres to the surface of said tooth.
A composition comprising a dentifrice including charged polymeric microspheres.
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